Subject: Mixed metaphors
Mixed metaphors:
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. A mixed metaphor is the use of two or more unrelated metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined. Here are some mixed metaphors we’ve seen and heard.
Too long they’ve been gettin’ the short end of the totem pole.
television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
He's been burning the midnight oil at both ends.
English sports commentator
This is a real cat and carrot situation.
English football player, manager & sports commentator
What you need is somebody new… there's more than one fish in the woodpile.
television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)